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Finding the Third Proportional to 212.63 and 455.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 212.63 and 455.77 is: 976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 455.77 = 455.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/455.77 = 455.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 455.77 × 455.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 207,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,722.30/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.94

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